Rajpur Gram Panchayat, Gagaha
Rajpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat and Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat. Rajpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Baghmaua, Bankati Tappa Rampurkotha, and Pursauli. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Rajpur Gram Panchayat
Rajpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghmaua |
| 2 | Bankati Tappa Rampurkotha |
| 3 | Pursauli |
| 4 | Rajpur |
| 5 | Tejpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Rajpur Gram Panchayat
Rajpur Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Rajpur Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rajpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rajpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Rajpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Rajpur Gram Panchayat located?
Rajpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Rajpur Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Rajpur Gram Panchayat: Baghmaua, Bankati Tappa Rampurkotha, Pursauli, Rajpur, and Tejpur.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Rajpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Rajpur Gram Panchayat comes under Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gorakhpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Rajpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rajpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Rajpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gagaha Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Rajpur Gram Panchayat?
Rajpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Rajpur Gram Panchayat do?
Rajpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.